He was born in Catawba County on November 3, 1963, he was the son of the late James and Lissie Kilby Radford.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Gene, Melvin, Lowell, and Troy Radford Sr.
He is survived by his long life partner, Becky Hill of Hickory, her children Jennifer Gregory and Melissa Parker, grandchildren Rylan Hill, Kira Sparks and Alayah Brown. Also, nieces and nephews, Lisa Radford Lail, Troy Radford Jr., Sherry Radford, Jamie Radford, Jason Radford, Barbie Gant, Harvey Radford, Russell Radford, and a number of great nieces and nephews.
David will lie in state Monday, April 20, 2020 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, at Hickory Funeral Home for guest.
Burial will be at Unaka Cemetery in Murphy, NC.